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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,327.60, 145,991.40 and 96,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,327.60, 145,991.40 and 96,015.40 is: 144,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,327.60 : 145,991.40 = 96,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,327.60/145,991.40 = 96,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,327.60x = 145,991.40 × 96,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,327.60x = 14,017,422,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,422,667.56/97,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,023.10

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